Riverbed fire in northeast Bakersfield

Mop-up work is currently underway in northeast Bakersfield after a suspicious brush fire.The flames ripped through the riverbed just west of north Chester and Beardsley Avenues around two this afternoon. Both county and city fire crews were on scene. They say the fire is out at this point but there are still some hot spots. County fire officials say the fire is suspicious in nature. Arson crews are on scene investigating.